Head to head · RB · 2026
Emmett Johnson vs J.K. Dobbins
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Emmett Johnson
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Emmett Johnson by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-9.1 vs -12.5) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Emmett Johnson | J.K. Dobbins | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | KAN | DEN |
| Overall rank | #87 | #90 |
| Position rank | RB33 | RB35 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 123.0 | 119.6 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -9.1 | -12.5 |
| Market ADP | — | 94.7 |
Should I draft Emmett Johnson or J.K. Dobbins in 2026 fantasy football?
Emmett Johnson. He projects 123.0 fantasy points with -9.1 value over replacement, vs 119.6 points and -12.5 for J.K. Dobbins (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.